Book Description

ISIS closing in...An ancient middle eastern city. Two Kurdish women take up arms to defend those they love. Kobane, Syria, 2014.Chaos reigns in the streets of Kobane as the ominous sounds of mortar fire, grenades and explosions ricochet off the surrounding hills. Despite ISIS closing in, Karin and Roza's families remain to defend their homeland. When Karin's brother and Roza's husband are killed, these two best friends face the dilemma of whether to fight. Karin and Roza take up arms and face death daily to defend their families. When they find out their friend's sister has been captured, they find themselves bonded together on a dangerous rescue mission. In the end, Karin and Roza learn what courage, friendship, self-sacrifice and love for their homeland may really cost them.If you liked The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini then you will love this novel. It is a story of feminine courage, sacrifice and friendship. This Hemingwayesque novel shows the conflict with ISIS through the eyes of two strong female Kurdish soldiers. "A powerful, compassionate novel.""A strong, poignant and powerful exploration of women fighting the most terrifying enemy."